Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?


He wrote a book.


It is short.


Many people like it.


Mostly the ending.


Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?


Let’s play a video game.


Do you have this one?


Since you don’t have it.


We can play something else.


Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


To correct a run-on sentence you should place a


semicolon between the two independent clauses


semicolon between the two dependent clauses


comma between the two independent clauses


comma between the two dependent clauses


Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


A dependent clause is a group of words that


leaves a thought unfinished


can make sense on its own


makes up a sentence


uses inappropriate punctuation


Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


A sentence fragment


expresses a complete thought


fails to express a complete thought


connects two complete thoughts together


puts two incomplete thoughts together


Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?


My computer hates me I really think it does.


If you have had computer problems, you understand.


It is not easy to learn everything about troubleshooting.


Many people spend hours trying to fix computer problems.


Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


A sentence that combines two or more complete thoughts without using proper punctuation is known as


a dependent clause


a sentence fragment


a run-on sentence


an independent clause


Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


A group of words that includes a subject and verb and makes sense on its own is a


sentence


dependent clause


fragment


comma splice


Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following correctly uses a semicolon?


Dinner; is the most important part of my day.


After a good dinner; I like to have something sweet.


My favorite thing to eat; is dessert.


I like ice cream; it is delicious.


Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)


Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?


The dog is in serious need of a bath.


He stinks every time he goes outside.


Please help me wash him, he’s dirty.


I’ll get the soap, and you get the tub.

Verified Answer :

1-  A sentence fragment does not express a complete thought. A sentence fragment are groups of words that look like sentences, but there are not.

In this case, the fragment sentence is the folowwing: Mostly the ending.

2- Since you don't have it ( does not expresses a complete thought)

3-  Correct run-on sentence: semicolon between the two independent clauses. You can also use period instead.

4-  A dependent clause is a group of words that leaves a thought unfinished.

5- A sentence frangment fails to express a complete thought.

6- Run-on example:  My computer hates me I really think it does. There're two independent clauses. You will need to use a semicolon or a period.

7- Run-on sentence.

8- A sentence.

9- Correct: I like ice cream; It is delicious.

10- Please help me wash him, he’s dirty. This sentence is an example of comma splice.  A semicolon or otherwise a period is needed.